And I’m not someone who believes in “lock em up and throw away the key etc”. Not at all.
But the sentence given was absolutely ridiculous. Makes no sense giving concurrent sentences for different crimes, defeats the whole purpose of them.
Judges should be reprimanded when they make decisions like that, that are _completely_ out of line.
Absolutely delighted, I know it doesn’t bring him back to his family but they must get some relief knowing that scumbag is in jail for a long time. When the prick realised he had run over the poor fella, he joked to his friends about it. There is something wrong with him, absolutely no remorse.
Delighted. Some measure of justice for this poor lad. Hope the little scumbag rots. Way too many wannabe hard men like him around Limerick who should be locked up still roaming the streets.
Good.
I thought that was an illogical use of concurrent sentencing at the time. Good to see it was indeed invalid.
Good to see this outcome, but it really highlights how misguided the original judge was in their initial sentencing. From everything I’ve heard about the victim, he was deeply respected by his colleagues and university peers. This decision can never make up for his loss, but I hope his loved ones feel that justice has finally been served.
“He is also disqualified from driving for 20 years upon his release. The driving ban will begin after his release from prison.”
Out of curiosity, I presume at that stage he’ll have to go through the whole licensing process again? Or can you renew your license while you’re locked up?
If actually driving is still a thing by then of course.
That prick deserves to rot in prison. I think it’s fair to say there was also a big failure on the gards part, which allowed Joe to lose his life. Fogarty was out on bail, had 5 outstanding warrants for his arrest, and was driving around when it was one of the conditions of his bail that he didn’t drive. I’m glad Joe’s family got some justice today. The original sentence was honestly one of the most unjust ones I heard of.
I live not too far from there. Wouldn’t be the first time ive heard of a car being used as a weapon whether intentionally or not.
I feel bad for both families involved here. Fogartys mother pleading with him to turn himself in.
Weston kind of breeds this kind of behaviour though so I’m not surprised this has happened.
Great news
Out on bail when he took this innocent young man’s life, the chap was just standing at a bus stop, minding his own business, after completing his shift in a pizza shop…no words for what his poor family must be going through…
Too right. That wanker should never again be allowed a license, even if he loves to 90 (they always do).
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Fantastic news.
And I’m not someone who believes in “lock em up and throw away the key etc”. Not at all.
But the sentence given was absolutely ridiculous. Makes no sense giving concurrent sentences for different crimes, defeats the whole purpose of them.
Judges should be reprimanded when they make decisions like that, that are _completely_ out of line.
Absolutely delighted, I know it doesn’t bring him back to his family but they must get some relief knowing that scumbag is in jail for a long time. When the prick realised he had run over the poor fella, he joked to his friends about it. There is something wrong with him, absolutely no remorse.
Delighted. Some measure of justice for this poor lad. Hope the little scumbag rots. Way too many wannabe hard men like him around Limerick who should be locked up still roaming the streets.
Good.
I thought that was an illogical use of concurrent sentencing at the time. Good to see it was indeed invalid.
Good to see this outcome, but it really highlights how misguided the original judge was in their initial sentencing. From everything I’ve heard about the victim, he was deeply respected by his colleagues and university peers. This decision can never make up for his loss, but I hope his loved ones feel that justice has finally been served.
“He is also disqualified from driving for 20 years upon his release. The driving ban will begin after his release from prison.”
Out of curiosity, I presume at that stage he’ll have to go through the whole licensing process again? Or can you renew your license while you’re locked up?
If actually driving is still a thing by then of course.
That prick deserves to rot in prison. I think it’s fair to say there was also a big failure on the gards part, which allowed Joe to lose his life. Fogarty was out on bail, had 5 outstanding warrants for his arrest, and was driving around when it was one of the conditions of his bail that he didn’t drive. I’m glad Joe’s family got some justice today. The original sentence was honestly one of the most unjust ones I heard of.
I live not too far from there. Wouldn’t be the first time ive heard of a car being used as a weapon whether intentionally or not.
I feel bad for both families involved here. Fogartys mother pleading with him to turn himself in.
Weston kind of breeds this kind of behaviour though so I’m not surprised this has happened.
Great news
Out on bail when he took this innocent young man’s life, the chap was just standing at a bus stop, minding his own business, after completing his shift in a pizza shop…no words for what his poor family must be going through…
Too right. That wanker should never again be allowed a license, even if he loves to 90 (they always do).
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